DSS Arrests Suspected Arms Dealer Linked To Plateau Attacks

The Department of State Services (DSS) said its operatives have disrupted an alleged arms-supply network connected to attacks in Plateau State and nearby regions, leading to the arrest of a suspected arms dealer.

In a statement released on Sunday, the agency said the suspect allegedly produced and supplied weapons and ammunition to armed groups operating in Plateau and other northern states. 

He was arrested on November 12, 2025, after intelligence reportedly directed operatives to his workshop in the Mista Ali area of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Items recovered from the location included components of improvised explosive devices, chemicals and equipment.

“Operatives of the Department of State Services have successfully disrupted a high target arms supply network linked to terrorist activities in Plateau and neighbouring states. The operation led to the arrest of Musa Abubakar, a key arms dealer, following precise intelligence on November 12, 2025,” the statement read.

“The suspect confessed to having manufactured and distributed high-calibre weapons and ammunition to armed groups involved in violent attacks in Plateau State and other northern regions.

“His arrest followed credible intelligence on activities of the suspect, which led to a targeted raid on his arms manufacturing workshop located in the Mista Ali area of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.”

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